Teaching in a Classroom

Although I had always wanted to be a teacher, I left the classroom for a variety of reasons. Some of those I shared in the post Why Teachers Quit Teaching Mid-Year. But the majority of the reasons are below. I believe it is vitally important to have honest conversations about the downsides or cons of […]

The first few days of school set the tone for the entire year. Getting started with fun, informative, and relationship-building activities for the first day of school can go a long ways in developing a positive classroom environment. Here is a list of simple to prepare activities that work well on the first day or […]

The first day of school brings with it a wide range of emotions for all teachers, but especially a new teacher. No matter how much time you’ve spent student teaching and substitute teaching, nothing fully prepares you for the first day in your own classroom. But it is definitely possible to plan for a successful […]

Many people become teachers because they love the subject matter, working with children, and making a difference in the lives of others. But classroom management is a significant part of being a successful teacher. In fact, setting up effective classroom management strategies can make or break the first year for many teachers. Carefully planning classroom management […]

I started at four different schools in the span of eight years. For me it was new school, new grade, and new curriculum each time. In that time, I learned a great deal about getting organized when everything is new. Thinking about the first day of school can leave new teachers feeling like they don’t know […]

I’ve gone through the process of deciding to quit a teaching job four times. Yes, four. Once was to leave for a (supposedly) better job, once was to relocate, and once was to leave teaching permanently due to burnout. The other was due to the unhealthy atmosphere in the school. It never seriously crossed my […]

Most students love fall, so it is easy to get them excited about pumpkins, scarecrows, and other autumn themes. These simple fall classroom activities include easy-to-use creative writing prompts, hands-on projects, and fun ideas for a classroom. Best of all, they are simple for the teacher to prepare which is critical during the busy fall […]

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I’m Sallie and this is my online home where I write about my quiet simple life guided by Philippians 4:8 and 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12. If you are looking for helpful, honest, and thought-provoking insights from someone who loves living a cozy and home-centered life, please start here. Welcome! ♥

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